MEDICAID UNWINDING RESOURCES In just over a month, states will be able to make redeterminations regarding Medicaid eligibility as the continuous coverage requirement will end as of April 1. For a list of resources that help explain the process of Medicaid unwinding, check out our latest blog post. If you want to learn more about […] Read More »
Archives for February 2023
Medicaid Unwinding Resources
As we reported previously, the Medicaid continuous coverage requirement will be unwinding. Last week, states were required to submit their unwinding plans to CMS and many have already started the process of conducting Medicaid redeterminations for current beneficiaries. Here is a list of resources to provide information for advocates as the Medicaid unwinding happens: AAHD/NDNRC: […] Read More »
February 17, 2023
EXPANSION OF DME COVERAGE! This week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a proposed National Coverage Determination (NCD) to cover elevation systems in power wheelchairs as a Medicare benefit. Comments on this proposal will be received through March 17, 2023. To learn more or for links to the proposed rules and CMS press […] Read More »
CMS Expands Coverage for Power Wheelchairs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has proposed a National Coverage Determination (NCD) to cover elevation systems in power wheelchairs as a Medicare benefit. This will minimize strained shoulders and back muscles that impact an individual’s daily mobility in at home and outdoor settings. Comments are being received, particularly by people with disabilities who […] Read More »
February 10, 2023
OLLI CELEBRATES OE10 ENROLLMENT As we reported before, Open Enrollment Year 10 (OE10) saw record enrollment. In our latest comic, Olli the NaviGator is celebrating the record enrollment for OE10. You can see all of Olli’s adventures on our social media channels plus we have compiled all of Olli adventures on this NDNRC webpage. In total, over 16.3 […] Read More »
Olli Celebrates Record Enrollment
Open Enrollment Year 10 (OE10) saw record enrollment, so Olli the NaviGator is celebrating the record enrollment for OE10! Read More »
February 3, 2023
PHE ENDING IN MAY Earlier this week, the Biden Administration announced that the Public Health Emergency (PHE) would be extended until May 11, 2023. At that point, the administration plans to end the PHE. The end of the PHE has ramifications for Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance – especially in the area of COVID-19 testing, […] Read More »
CMS Announces New SEP Coming
The Medicaid continuous coverage requirement will end on April 1 at which point, many may find themselves without coverage. CMS has announced that those individuals who lose coverage due to a Medicaid redetermination will be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) to enroll in a plan through the ACA Marketplace. This SEP will be […] Read More »